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Poczekay Family History

Poczekay Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Boczek, Toczek, Czekaj, Pooley, Popejoy, Dockery, Rozek, Poche

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Where is the Poczekay family from?

You can see how Poczekay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poczekay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poczekay families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poczekay's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poczekay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poczekay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Poczekay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poczekay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Poczekay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Poczekay. For the veterans among your Poczekay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poczekay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1983, in the United States, Poczekay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Poczekay in 1968 was 83, and 76 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poczekay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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